Archive | May, 2010

A spokesperson for the Canadian gaming group, the Atlantic Lottery, gave a detailed outline of the future of the online poker and gambling scenario in the country.

Sadly, we picked up on the story that Michael Mizrachi, known by his avatar “The Grinder” has hit some hard times and is being forced to sell his homes to pay his debts.

Does President Barack Obama have a secret agenda? Is our poker loving president hoping to fill the High Courts with other likeminded players who appreciate the skill and beauty of the game?

Revenue from gambling at land based casinos in the United States dropped in the last year, reported the American Gaming Association this week. According to the AGA, revenue fell by over 5% overall.

David Rennick, the Canadian who was arrested in the United States for acting as a middleman for offshore online poker sites who wished to pay poker players from the United States, has pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him.

As the deadline for the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act draws near, the Poker Players Alliance is doing everything it can to keep the game of poker out of the equation.

If ever there was a case for not mixing gambling with religion, this is it. UK poker pro, Andrew Feldman has had to face the courts over a claim of £140,000 made by his Rabbi, Simon Nissim for an unpaid spread betting deal.

The poker case that has highlighted the ‘skill vs chance’ question regarding the game more than any other, may be heading for the Supreme Court.